Cub Cadet 8454 - Manual (Page 33)

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To Adjust
WARNING: Never operate the tractor with
loose wheel assembly fasteners. Always
tighten the fasteners to the specified
torque, and frequently check that they
are tight.
IMPORTANT: When changing the tread width of the
rear wheels, you must pay attention to the direction of
the tire’s tread design and make certain to maintain
that direction. To do this, it will at times be necessary
to switch wheel assemblies from one side of the
tractor to the other.
• Raise and support the rear of the tractor.
• Adjust the tread widths as shown by changing
the mounting relationship of the wheel disc to the
rim mounting brackets and/or the relationship of
dish of the wheel disc to the axle. See Figure 47.
Figure 47
• Torque the nuts to 145-165 ft. lbs. (196-226 N • m).
• Raise the rear of the tractor, remove the
supports, and lower the tractor to the ground.
CHECKING STEERING WHEEL
If it is difficult to drive the tractor in a straight line,
check the play in the steering wheel. Acceptable
steering wheel play is 0.8 to 2.0 inches (24 to 50 mm)
as measured at the outer circumference of the
steering wheel. If your steering wheel free play
exceeds the acceptable range, contact your Cub
Cadet dealer to have the tractor inspected.
Figure 48
58.6" 54.3"
50.7" 51.3"
46.4" 47.0"
Standard
Rim Mtg.
Bracket
Rim Mtg.
Bracket
Wheel
Disc
Rear Axle
Disc - Dish
Inward Disc - Dish
Outward
Acceptable Steering
Wheel Play
0.8 - 2.0 in.